Israeli settlers kill two Palestinians, including teen, in West Bank violence

Two Palestinians, including a 14-year-old boy named Aws Hamdi al-Naasan, were killed in an Israeli settler shooting near a school in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir, according to multiple reports including The Guardian and Al-Monitor. The attack took place while students were taking exams, with settlers firing around eight rounds toward the school, resulting in three others wounded, the Palestinian health ministry confirmed.

The second victim was identified as 32-year-old Jihad Marzouq Abu Naim, local sources and the Palestinian Authority reported. Witnesses described settlers advancing toward the school before opening fire, with Israeli soldiers following the incident. The Independent also noted that soldiers reportedly fired alongside settlers during the confrontation.

This event follows a broader pattern of violence involving Israeli settlers and Palestinians in the West Bank. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) prevented a car-ramming attack targeting troops, and reported rock-throwing incidents have injured an Israeli child, as included in coverage by the Times of Israel. Meanwhile, Gaza health officials reported additional Palestinian deaths in corresponding Israeli strikes, underscoring regional volatility.

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna indicated the European Union may soon impose sanctions on Israelis connected to violent settler activities, signaling international concern over the escalation, according to Times of Israel. The Israeli military is currently reviewing the events in al-Mughayyir, per Egypt Independent.

Observers will be watching for developments in the investigation, Israeli military responses, and potential international diplomatic actions, which could shape the security and political dynamics in the West Bank in the coming weeks. The attack’s direct impact on education and civilian safety in Palestinian communities remains a critical concern.